The history of Paisley thread making and the people bringing it back | Paisley Thread Skills 

Local historian, Lil Brookes, explores the history of Paisley thread making, the social expectations of women in having thread skills and what it was like working in the thread making and sewing industry.
Featuring:
Lil Brookes, local historian
Dr Sally Tuckett, a dress and textile history lecturer at University of Glasgow
Lucy McConnell, a dress historian
Mandy McIntosh, a visual artist
Deirdre Nelson, a textile artist
Paula Reynolds, Mary McKeown and Liz Snodgrass from Renfrewshire Tapestry
Work shown in the film includes Renfrewshire Tapestry, STAR Project, the Feegie Needlers, and artists Mandy McIntosh and Deirdre Nelson.
Special thanks to Glasgow School or Art and Paisley Heritage Centre.
Filmed by Media Monty.
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